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For patients from New Zealand, treatment in India typically costs 55 to 85 percent less than private treatment at home. As an indication, a hip replacement costs around NZD 10,000 to 14,000 in India compared with NZD 30,000 to 40,000 privately in New Zealand, and a dental implant around NZD 850 to 1,700 compared with NZD 5,000 to 7,000. Return flights and accommodation are extra, but the overall saving is usually substantial. We send a written estimate in NZD from the recommended hospital within 48 hours of receiving your reports.

The e-Medical Visa is available to citizens of 167 countries and is applied for online at the Indian Visa Online portal. You need a hospital appointment confirmation letter, passport-size photo, and passport details. Processing typically takes 1 to 4 business days. Companions apply for an e-Medical Attendant Visa; the number allowed per patient is set by the Government of India, and we confirm it when you apply. We manage the full visa documentation process for every patient we coordinate.

The best hospitals for international patients are those with NABH or JCI accreditation. Leading options include Manipal Hospitals (multi-city, cardiac, orthopaedic, oncology), Max Healthcare (Delhi NCR, cardiac, oncology), Apollo Hospitals (pan-India, widest international network), and Narayana Health (cardiac, Bengaluru). We recommend based on your specific treatment need and preferred city, not by any preferred arrangement.

Our coordination fee model is discussed transparently at the start of each engagement. In most cases we earn a referral commission from the hospital and do not charge the patient directly for coordination. For complex cases requiring significant on-ground support, a patient care coordination fee may apply. This is always disclosed upfront before any commitment is made.

Mainly to avoid long waits and high costs. Public waiting lists for elective procedures such as hip and knee replacement can stretch for many months, and private treatment can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Accredited Indian hospitals can usually schedule surgery within weeks of reviewing your reports, at a fraction of the private price, with English-speaking specialists.

Yes. New Zealand passport holders are eligible for India's e-Medical Visa, applied for online with your passport details, a photo, and a letter from the treating hospital. A companion travelling with you applies for an e-Medical Attendant Visa. Our New Zealand-based lead helps you prepare the application before you travel.

We encourage it. We ask for your existing reports and specialist letters before you travel, and when you return you bring a full discharge summary, imaging, and an aftercare plan to share with your GP. Our New Zealand lead can help you arrange that handover and any follow-up physiotherapy at home.

At accredited hospitals, yes. We only refer patients to NABH or JCI-accredited hospitals, which follow audited standards for infection control, patient safety, and clinical governance. Many of India's leading hospitals report outcomes for cardiac and orthopaedic surgery comparable to international benchmarks. We share your reports with specialists before you travel, so you know the treatment plan and the surgeon before you book a flight.

It depends on the treatment. Typical stays are 2 to 3 weeks for hip or knee replacement, 3 to 4 weeks for cardiac bypass, 5 to 10 days for dental implants (with a second visit for some cases), and 2 to 3 weeks for an IVF cycle. Your treating doctor confirms the recommended stay, including time before you are fit to fly, as part of your treatment plan.

Yes. Family members travelling with you can apply for an e-Medical Attendant Visa linked to your e-Medical Visa. We arrange accommodation for your companion near the hospital, and our Delhi team keeps them updated at every step.

Before you leave India, you receive your discharge summary, imaging, and a written aftercare plan to share with your doctor at home. Your treating doctor stays available for follow-up tele-consultations. For patients in New Zealand, our New Zealand-based lead checks in after you return and helps coordinate with your GP.

Yes. We plan Ayurvedic recovery retreats, physiotherapy programmes, and wellness stays for patients who wish to spend time in India recovering before flying home. Kerala is a popular recovery destination for post-cardiac and post-orthopaedic patients. Once you are home, our New Zealand lead supports your follow-up care with your GP.